Low Carbon Development Strategy

With an initial funding of $40 billion, the bank will not only provide loans but also offer technical support, mentorship and financial literacy training, aimed at strengthening businesses and creating new opportunities for economic growth.

Here’s what you need to know about the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026:

The proposed law for the Guyana Development Bank: What you need to know The government is advancing its plans to establish the Guyana Development Bank to help small and medium-sized businesses access financing, build capacity and

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💧🌎 On World Oceans Day, we reflect on this year’s theme: “Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean.”

Through the LCDS, Guyana is strengthening that relationship by expanding the protection and sustainable management of our watersheds — the forests and waterways that connect directly to the Atlantic Ocean. By safeguarding these ecosystems, we support healthier rivers, stronger climate resilience, and a healthier ocean for future generations.

New data presented by IATA in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday confirms Guyana now supplies nearly 66% of all carbon credits approved for use by international airlines under the UN-backed CORSIA programme.

With 24.96 million CORSIA-eligible credits issued through its ART TREES programme, Guyana has become the world’s largest supplier of aviation-approved carbon offsets, far ahead of any other country.

IATA sustainability chief Marie Owens Thomsen praised Guyana’s leadership, saying its approach to carbon market governance and environmental stewardship is one that “a lot of other countries can learn from.”

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ClimateAction NetZero Sustainability Forests Rio2026

The PPP/C Government continues to advance opportunities for local businesses with the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 now before the National Assembly.

Once established, the Development Bank will expand access to affordable financing for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping to empower entrepreneurs, stimulate investment, and strengthen Guyana’s growing economy.

🌿🌎🌳 On World Environment Day, Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) continues to demonstrate that through forest conservation, climate finance, renewable energy investments, sustainable livelihoods, and biodiversity protection, the LCDS is delivering practical solutions that support people, nature, and a more resilient future. This is climate action.